WASHINGTON -- In 1968, a singularly traumatic year -- assassinations, urban riots, 16,899 Americans killed in Vietnam -- Vice President Hubert Humphrey, the ebullient Minnesotan, said his presidential campaign was about "the politics of joy." This was considered infelicitous.He was, however, right to insist that, whatever America's vicissitudes, the nation's premises explain its trajectory and validate cheerfulness. Similarly, after a 40-year-old Arizonan decided to try politics as a...

In 2014, we said goodbye to some legendary entertainers and influential performers. From unexpected deaths to the passing of Hollywood A-list celebrities, here’s a look at some of the stars who are gone but not forgotten.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An AirAsia plane with 162 people on board lost contact with ground control on Sunday while flying over the Java Sea after taking off from a provincial city in Indonesia for Singapore. The two countries immediately...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An AirAsia plane with 161 people on board lost contact with ground control on Sunday while flying over the Java Sea after taking off from a provincial city in Indonesia for Singapore, and search and rescue operations were...

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Gustav Nyquist scored at 4:12 of overtime to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.Nyquist circled the Senators' net, carrying the puck around their zone for 10-12...

Despite finishing second to a dominant Birmingham Brother Rice team, a few Zeeland swimmers had something to be proud of.The Brother Rice boys swim team took first place at the Zeeland Invitational Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27, at Zeeland...

PADNOS- INTERVIEWING BLITZ SKILLED TRADES AND TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS ONLY MONDAY December 29, 20143:00 pm 6:00 pm PADNOS Grandville Office3495 Viaduct Street,SWGrandville,MI 49418 Hate waiting in lines at job fairs?Call 616-796-7211 on the morning the event to schedule a time - No Waiting!!!Walk-in interviews also available ALL SKILLED TRADES AND TRUCK DRIVER Candidates,if you can answer YES to these questions, then keep reading! - Will this be your first time interviewing at PADNOS (includes phone screens)?- Do you have a high school diploma or GED and a valid drivers license?- Do you need GREAT Benefits and Competitive Wages?- Do you like to work for a company that likes to have fun while working?- Would your family enjoy a company picnic at John Ball Park Zoo? TRUCK DRIVERS- Do you have a valid CDL-A?- Do you have at least 1 year of driving experience with your CDL-A?- Is your MVR in good standing? MECHANICS- Do you have 1+ years of experience as a truck and trailer mechanic?- Are you able to work 2nd Shift? SKILLED TRADES SUPERVISORS- Do you have 2+ years of leadership experience?- Do you have 3+ years of Millwright or Machinist experience? MACHINISTYes, we do more than recycling at PADNOS!We do one of a kind jobs for community customers!We have openings at both the Holland and Grand Rapids machine shops.See our Capabilities Visit ixlmachineshop.com or leitelt.com- Do you have 2+ years experience on manual machines?- Do you enjoy working on lathes, Bridgeport mills and surface grinders in a job shopenvironment? IF YOUR ANSWERS WERE YES,YES AND YES,THEN YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT!BE SURE TO BRING 2 PRINTED COPIES OF YOUR RESUME WITH YOUPlease apply online at www.padnos.com/careers prior to the event.

ADMINISTRATOR:American House of Holland (Formerly Oak Crest Health Care) provides quality assisted care to seniors of our community. We are currently accepting resumes for an experienced leader with proven management skills to be the campus Administrator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, plan, direct and coordinate all day to day operations of the multiple facility supportive care campus.Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained, that policies and licensing standards are properly followed.Geriatric health care experience preferred. Comprehensive training and warm work environment. Apply in person at American House of Holland 11909 James Street Holland, MI 49424

PADNOS- INTERVIEWING BLITZ SKILLED TRADES AND TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS ONLY MONDAY December 29, 20143:00 pm 6:00 pm PADNOS Grandville Office3495 Viaduct Street,SWGrandville,MI 49418 Hate waiting in lines at job fairs?Call 616-796-7211 on the morning the event to schedule a time - No Waiting!!!Walk-in interviews also available ALL SKILLED TRADES AND TRUCK DRIVER Candidates,if you can answer YES to these questions, then keep reading! - Will this be your first time interviewing at PADNOS (includes phone screens)?- Do you have a high school diploma or GED and a valid drivers license?- Do you need GREAT Benefits and Competitive Wages?- Do you like to work for a company that likes to have fun while working?- Would your family enjoy a company picnic at John Ball Park Zoo? TRUCK DRIVERS- Do you have a valid CDL-A?- Do you have at least 1 year of driving experience with your CDL-A?- Is your MVR in good standing? MECHANICS- Do you have 1+ years of experience as a truck and trailer mechanic?- Are you able to work 2nd Shift? SKILLED TRADES SUPERVISORS- Do you have 2+ years of leadership experience?- Do you have 3+ years of Millwright or Machinist experience? MACHINISTYes, we do more than recycling at PADNOS!We do one of a kind jobs for community customers!We have openings at both the Holland and Grand Rapids machine shops.See our Capabilities Visit ixlmachineshop.com or leitelt.com- Do you have 2+ years experience on manual machines?- Do you enjoy working on lathes, Bridgeport mills and surface grinders in a job shopenvironment? IF YOUR ANSWERS WERE YES,YES AND YES,THEN YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT!BE SURE TO BRING 2 PRINTED COPIES OF YOUR RESUME WITH YOUPlease apply online at www.padnos.com/careers prior to the event.